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Healthy Mediterranean Couscous Salad

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A vibrant and refreshing salad packed with fresh vegetables, chickpeas, and couscous, perfect for a light meal or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the couscous, stir gently, and remove from heat. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Prepare your veggies: While the couscous rests, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Rinse and drain the chickpeas.
  3. Mix everything together: In a large bowl, combine the fluffed couscous, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, chickpeas, feta, and olives.
  4. Dress it up: Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
  5. Final touch: Sprinkle fresh parsley on top to garnish.

Notes

For meal prep, consider adding feta and olives just before serving to maintain freshness. Use high-quality ingredients for best flavor.

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Keywords: couscous salad, Mediterranean, healthy salad, vegetarian recipe, fresh ingredients

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